DV-655A (Asia version) - DVD-audio& SACD also plays MP3 - 10bit/54khz video - Pure cinema Progressive scanning - 540 line focus - Virtual Dolby Digital enhancement for 2 ch audio - 2 S-video output compared to DV-656A 1 S-video - Stylish design

- availability of DVD-audio & SACD (Philippines) are very little. - Wish the remote has a backlit functionality - No earphone but the receiver has it.

I owned the sister of DV-656A the DV-655A with the SACD compatibility. What I can say the best DVD player I've own so far. Great sound reproduction for a player thats fits the budget. I've got the SACD compatibility coz Im from Asia, the only problem is that is that I have no media it aren't available yet here in the Philippines. I,ve also tested the DVD-audio capability, and I say how crystal clear it is! On video I haven't got an in-depth review on it, for I owned a non-progressive TV so I haven't tested the progressive functionality of the machine. But the colors are true & rich and also have less-artifact compared from other players.

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Shinco, other Pioneer DVD, Sony PS2

Plays virtually all types of media. Many features for the money!

Havent found one yet.

I just bought this unit and am extremely plesed with it. Not only did B & H photo ship it quickly, but it arrived in one piece and works perfectly. I have a older 32" Sony that does have a S video port and using this, the picture is superb! So far the unit has played all forms of media that I have without a skip or error.

Great sound. Great price. Easy to learn On-Screen-Menus and remote. Nice cosmetics & easy-to-read display....and I LOVE the silver color!!

No SACD playback (unlike it's "sister" version-the DV-655A). Remote doesn't control TV or receiver volume like my Sony DVP-NS700P.

When I learned that Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" was coming to DVD Audio in March 2003, I decided to finally invest in one of the new 6-channel audio formats. I found a great deal waiting for me with the new Pioneer DV-656A player. Being that I use this machine mainly for audio-only playback, I can't say much about DVD Video quality but for DVD Audio and CD playback, it sounds wonderful. It has a rich, warm sound on every CD I throw at it and the DVD Audio discs I play are nothing short of impressive to say the least. If you're looking for a cheap way to sample DVD Audio, this is your player.

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Sony STR-DB 930 (front channels) Yamaha RX-V850 (rear channels) Sony DVP-NS700P DVD player JVC HR-S3910U SVHS VCR

Outputs, sound and video. Hassle free regionfree.

My Philips Pronto remote has still to learn the codes. Anybody there at remotecentral ?

Great ! Very good sound en video. I used almost all of the connections to my Marantz 7000 series A/V. Digital optical output, 6 channel analog en 2 channel analog en s-video, because the Marantz hasn't got components input (sadly). Price paid in euros. Crital clear dvd playing on my 36" Philips crt tv.

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Cyberhome, a low end (Chinese) dvd player.

Great Picture and better sound then my old Sony 5 disc CD Changer which I paid over $400.00 when new.

None that I can think of except I am not a big fan of silver components.

This is my first DVD player. I have demoed very expensive units such as the Arcam which listed for $1600.00 I must say it isn't as nice as the Arcam but for the money is a great piece. This replaced my VCR and a 5 Disc Changer. I am happy with the performance thus far and seems to have all the features i would need. I am using this with a Panasonic flat screen so I really cant be to critical about the picture quallity due to the limitations of my TV.

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ARCAM

Excellent picture in progressive scan mode with no visible artifacts in the picture. Very good audio with the right setup.

Interlaced video quality is average. Not recommended for those without a DTV or HDTV.

Best Progressive scan DVD I have bought. Been through 3 already, a sony, samsung and panasonic. Great picture when in progressive scan mode on a HDTV, no visible artifacts. Average for video quality when in interlaced mode. Great buy for only $199.

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See above.

Great pic and sound.You could spend much more to have this quality.

No earphone jack,must have hooked up to tv to even program repeat and other functions for cdplayer use

Only had it two days but wanted to give quick review. True, rich colors.Have nonprogressive tv,component is great though.Audio is better than my $400 sony. Will give full review after burn in.

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Sony,AMC